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Early Years Apprentice Kozy Cottage Childcare Ltd

To ensure operational policies and procedures implemented by Kozy Cottage childcare are adhered to, ensuring relevant legislation is met. To contribute to inspiring and ambitious practice Adhere to Health and Safety Policies and risk assessments. To participate in the emergency and security procedures such as emergency evacuation, door security

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Closing date: 27 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £153.92

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday -Friday

    Total hours per week: 32.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    15 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    10 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001819876

  • Positions

    1 available

  • To ensure operational policies and procedures implemented by Kozy Cottage childcare are adhered to, ensuring relevant legislation is met.
  • To contribute to inspiring and ambitious practice
  • Adhere to Health and Safety Policies and risk assessments.
  • To participate in the emergency and security procedures such as emergency evacuation, door security and e-safety.
  • Be alert to issues of safeguarding, ensuring that the welfare and safety of the children and adults is paramount, recording and reporting any concerns to the DSL.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in practice, ensuring relevant documentation is completed as required.
  • Active involvement in staff meetings, which support continually evolving high standards of practice.
  • To work with colleagues in room planning, observation, and assessment to ensure the provision of a stimulating environment with a balance of challenging and inspiring child/adult lead activities reflecting children’s individual needs and interests.
  • To understand key children’s culture, level of development and identify next steps with line manager’s support.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive family information whilst adhering to child protection policy and procedures.
  • To undertake such other duties as reasonably respected by the Manager to work in a flexible way when occasions that tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job description.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good IT skills – knowledge of different computer packages
  • Good keyboard skills
  • Numerate and Literate
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work to tight timescales
  • Able to work as part of a team, as well as individually
  • Able to deal with children/parents sensitively and keep information confidential
     

Personal qualities

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Flexible
  • Friendly and polite
  • Honest and trustworthy

Desired qualifications

Maths and English GCSE at grade 4-9 or equivalent.

Future prospects

Could lead to full time employment 

About the employer

Small nursery setting

Employer

Kozy Cottage Childcare Ltd

Address

8-9

Crosland Park Enterprise Court

Cramlington

NE23 1LZ

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Training

Training provider

SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Northumberland College

Level 3 Standard in Early Years 

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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